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J382 HGH

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

233,095 mi
Last recorded233,095 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ382 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 233,095 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 210,488 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 197,461 miles

slight oil leak back of engine

Pass 6 May 2016 188,012 miles

light switch

rear box exhaust slight leak

slight oil leak under car

Fail 6 May 2016 188,012 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

light switch

rear box exhaust slight leak

slight oil leak under car

Pass 24 Aug 2015 177,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 171,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 171,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 162,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 147,523 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 135,727 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 133,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 133,675 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 130,113 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 127,094 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 125,020 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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J382 HGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 101,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J382 HGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J382 HGH registered?

J382 HGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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